Elisabeth Perkaus
Austrian female track and field athlete (discus thrower)
About Elisabeth Perkaus
Lived 1905 – 1987 (aged 81). Elisabeth Perkaus was an Austrian athletics competitor.
Elisabeth "Liesl" Perkaus (later Richter, May 24, 1905 – January 27, 1987) was an Austrian track and field athlete who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.
In 1928 she finished sixth in the discus throw event.
In 1931 Perkaus earned a bronze medal at the Olympics of Grace in the Swedish relay (with Herma Schurinek, Veronika Kohlbach, Liesl Perkaus and Maria Weese).
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Who was Elisabeth Perkaus?
Austrian female track and field athlete (discus thrower)
When was Elisabeth Perkaus born?
Elisabeth Perkaus was born on 24 May 1905 in Vienna.
When did Elisabeth Perkaus die?
Elisabeth Perkaus died on 27 January 1987 in Mistelbach.
What was Elisabeth Perkaus's occupation?
Elisabeth Perkaus was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Elisabeth Perkaus?
Elisabeth Perkaus was Austrian.
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